Via Air
 

Immediate start for EMB 145 Pilots?

They do not have a 121 certificate from what I know. They are running ads seeking a 121 Chief Pilot.

Assuming this is just another low paying potential whipsaw, just think what would happen if nobody went and worked at this airline. Pilots do have a choice.

But they're going to buff the jets until they're shiny!

Who in there right mind would invest in a start up airline flying 50 seat RJ's in this environment? Why not just buy a bunch of Powerball tickets? At least you can go to bed at night thinking there might be a chance.

With gas as low as it is and predicted to be, combined with as cheap as it will be to lease a mothballed 50 seater, I'd say it's not a bad business plan if you can get labor cheap enough.

We'd be better off if some weak pilots had no choice.

Their website says emb 120...

They have 4 EMB 120s now flying casino flights, college sports teams, and subsidized service to small markets.

I think I've seen some of their EMB-120s on the hardstand in CLT. Checked to see if it was one of the -120s I started in with Comair.

Bump

I just got a call from them about flying their 145s. There's zero information about them. Im looking for anything about them. Schedule mostly, but anything else helps, starting pay is about 60k for captain with Bases in Atlantic City, Laughlin and North Carolina.

Sounds like it will be a ESL airline.

Via Air is owned and operated by Charter Air Transport (Callsign: Stingray). Good luck to those interested.

Probably not. The old Comair birds that this company bought were refurbished and sold overseas, Africa I think. The ones you see in CLT are Sky West and ASA airplanes.

With those bases, it sounds like they are taking over the Harrah's Casino charters that Republic is doing with 190s. Republic's contract is supposed to end this summer.

They've been doing casino charters in ACY 5-6 days a week since 2007. I am sure the addition of E145's is to capitalize on the growing 50 seat jet charter market.

Got a little more info, sounds like tey are doing 6 on 6 off. Pay for captain is about industry standard for a 50 seat jet, starts at 60k.They have picked up some EAS contracts and are in the process of building their 121 cert. Any one have any insight to their QOL? Im assuming they're not CASS.

They have a ticket counter in CLT.

Sounds like this company will be picking up where lakes leaves off when they inevitably go under by winter. A airline that is nothing but EAS routes. Buyer beware.

It makes you wonder just who is advising these investors.

Just got a call from them, waiting for director of ops to call....
Anyone know the FO pay? I know captain pay is about 65k (just by what I've read about so far)

Thanks

I was told they would be CASS as soon as they get the 121 cert done. Other then that, I'm searching for more info too

Be very careful. Not sure who told you the PIC pay was 65k. They came after one of our FOs recently and told him they would only do 52K for PICs and 29-33k for SICs. We make quite a bit more than that. You won't be home based from what I can tell (if that's even important) and the "holdings" company, Charter Air Transport has no problem doing business with organizations that break NDAs. Yes, they may get CASS, but they will have no agreements and may not have known crew member. Just be really careful and do you due diligence before accepting.

Any updates on this company? I see them on Facebook all the time. Anyone currently flying for them?

Bump.... Any updates on this company? No one seems to have much info on them??

What would you like to know?

For now home based...not for long. $70k/yr plus $350/day past 16 days a month. Plus retention bonus paid once a year at $30/hr per flight hour from previous year. Growing a lot in next year. Part 121 cert is coming within next couple weeks. Need a lot of FO's class of 10 starting March. FO pay is $42.5k plus $200/hr past 16 days. $15/per flight hour for retention bonus. Training contract is $9k for first year. All 121 supplemental flying for now with casino flying. Soon to be airline type schedule. Would bid. And 8 on 6 off. management is building a great team to carry this place into the future. Email [email protected] if interested.

They fly all the broken -145 EPs that Hulas didn't want.

Wrong... LR's. Only one EP

Just 1 EP rest of them LR and spending a lot of money to correct TSA *****y MX to get them to fly right. Lucky the people in charge want and expect the best of every aspect of the business.

Come on now. Don't post when you don't know what you're talking about. If you want more info, feel free to pm or post a question.

The hulas broken ones were the one that TSA didn't feel like fixing correctly. What ****ty MX that place has.... How is that place still in business is unfounded.

How are they configured? 30 or 50 seats? Just curious.

30 until the 121 is done. 50 once finished with the certificate. All have been STC'd and with conformity checks for 121 comes through, 50 seats will be in.

Please. Via will be the next to belly up.

Cool, enjoy risking your cert with TSAevery time you fly and I'll enjoy making 3 times you make when you've been there for 7 years....

Keep in mind guys. This is not a regional despite it being on this particular forum. It is a 121 charter much like sun country on a smaller scale

Yep, because i know when I sell a 20 year old car, I make sure every single issue is "factory new." Those airplanes are tired. Even with your "stellar" maintenence, you'll find the bugs.

I've been here under 3, and I'll make $85k. And I'm not worried about my certificate at an established airline. Now for a 121 startup?

How about you leave and work for. Company that give a **** about customer and employee safety, which I did the Original COEX. Every plane was factory new with MX issues. Sorry your company cant stop on a runway like a normal airline. Maybe flights direct to your front door is the new business model for TSA if you live near the airport.